Human Facial and Neck Muscles Quiz

Orbicularis oculi is the muscle responsible for closing the eyelids.

Zygomaticus is the muscle primarily responsible for smiling.

Sternocleidomastoid is the muscle involved in turning the head to the side.

Orbicularis oris helps in pursing the lips.

Buccinator is the muscle responsible for compressing the cheeks during activities like whistling.

Sternocleidomastoid helps in tilting the head backward.

Frontalis helps in lowering the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead.

Frontalis is the muscle responsible for raising the eyebrows.

Depressor anguli oris is the muscle involved in frowning or expressing sadness.

Mentalis helps in protruding the lower jaw.

Orbicularis oris assists in closing the mouth and puckering the lips.

Superior rectus is the muscle responsible for rotating the eyeball.